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R618 CUG

1997 Subaru Forester

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,184 mi
Last recorded94,184 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Subaru Forester113,380 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 CUG
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,184 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 91,483 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2009 80,249 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 80,131 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside inner cv boot split

offside inner cv boot split

Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,538 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 74,533 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 65,216 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 60,802 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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R618 CUG is a 1997 Subaru Forester in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 113,380 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R618 CUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Subaru Forester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R618 CUG registered?

R618 CUG is a 1997 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R618 CUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 CUG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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